Many rental homes in any neighbourhood are owned by accidental landlords: people who moved for work, inherited a house, or kept their first home as an investment. They often manage it themselves and quickly discover how time-consuming tenants, repairs, and late rent can be. A property management door hanger speaks directly to those owners. This template uses a large brass key, the universal symbol of property, on a rich dark green card, with a headline that addresses the landlord’s biggest worry: empty months with no rent.
A Brass Key on Deep Green
The hanger is 4.25 x 11 inches and printed on both sides. The front is deep forest green. Under the hole, Keystone Property Care sits in brass-coloured capitals. The headline is stacked over three lines: Landlords: in cream, we fill vacancies in white, and fast. in brass, all in bold Montserrat. A large brass key fills the middle of the card: a thick round bow, a long shaft and two teeth, drawn at a slight angle. A short paragraph explains tenant screening, rent collection, repairs, and inspections for one simple monthly fee. A brass box offers the first month’s management fee free for new owners, and the phone number is at the bottom.
The Back: Everything Included
The back is warm cream with the headline Everything a landlord needs. A table lists services and whether they are included: marketing and showings, tenant screening, online rent collection, a 24/7 maintenance line, lease renewals, and the monthly fee of 8% of rent. Three brass tacks add an owner portal with statements, an average of 12 days to lease, and an eviction protection plan. A dark green band with a logo slot offers a free rental analysis, with phone and website.
Who This Hanger Is For
The target is the owner, not the tenant. In practice, door hangers in rental-heavy neighbourhoods are often found by tenants, who may pass them to their landlords, especially if the house needs repairs. Some property managers also distribute hangers to homes for sale that have been on the market a long time, since owners may decide to rent instead of selling at a lower price.
Updating the Services Table
Select the table and choose Edit Table Data. Change Yes to specific details if useful, for example, within 24 hours for maintenance or Free for lease renewals. Add a row for Annual inspections or Tax-ready year-end statements with Add Row. Be transparent about fees; owners compare managers mostly on price and trust.
Common Property Management Fee Structures
| Fee | Typical range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly management | 6-12% of rent | Rent collection, communication, routine issues |
| Leasing or placement | 50-100% of one month’s rent | Marketing, showings, screening, lease signing |
| Lease renewal | $0-$300 | Negotiating and preparing a renewal |
| Maintenance markup | 0-10% | Coordinating repairs with contractors |
| Eviction handling | Varies | Legal process coordination |
Ranges vary by market; state your own fees clearly on the hanger to build trust.
The “First Month Free” Offer
Switching property managers or hiring one for the first time feels risky. Waiving the first month’s management fee lets owners try your service with less commitment. Other good offers include a free rental analysis (already on the back), no leasing fee for owners who sign up this month, or Free professional listing photos.
Branding Your Management Company
The round shape in the dark green band on the back is a logo slot; Replace Image places your logo inside it. Change the company name at the top of the front, the phone, and website. If you are licensed (many states require property managers to hold a real estate or property management licence), add the licence number in small type.
Brass, Silver or Copper: Restyling the Big Key
The key is a group of thick lines and a ring. Recolour it silver for a modern look or match it to your logo. Dark green and brass feel established and trustworthy, like an old bank; navy and gold or charcoal and copper create a similar effect.
Knob Hole and Slit
A dashed circle at the top shows where the door hole goes, and a dashed slit runs from it to the top edge. Ask your printer for a standard door hanger die-cut; cut a few by hand if you are testing a design.
Rich Green Printing for Landlord Marketing
Download as a PDF with bleed and crop marks so the dark green runs to the edges. A coated 14 pt card keeps the green rich. Brass and gold tones print as warm ochre; ask your printer about metallic ink if you want real shine for a premium feel.
Finding Rental Properties to Target
Look for neighbourhoods with a high share of rentals, near universities, hospitals, or major employers. Public property records show when an owner’s mailing address differs from the property address, a strong sign the home is rented. Distributing in these areas reaches the owners most likely to need help.
Fair Housing in Property Management
Property managers must follow fair housing laws when marketing and screening tenants. Describe your services and the properties, never the kind of tenant you prefer, and apply the same screening criteria to every applicant. Mentioning that you follow fair housing practices reassures owners that you will keep them out of legal trouble.
What Owners Ask on the First Call
Expect three questions: what do you charge, how do you find good tenants, and what happens when something breaks at 2 a.m.? Have clear answers ready, ideally on a one-page sheet you can email immediately. Owners are trusting you with an asset worth hundreds of thousands, so responsiveness on that first call is your best sales tool.
Property Management Hanger FAQ
Can I use this to advertise a rental for tenants?
Yes. Change the headline to For Rent and replace the services table with the property details.
Is the key editable?
Yes. It is built from simple shapes you can recolour or resize.
What size is it?
4.25 x 11 inches, two pages.
Do I need a licence to manage rentals?
Many states require a real estate or property management licence; check your local rules before advertising.
